Windows 10: Built in administrator account

Discus and support Built in administrator account in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I've been using Windows 10 since the auto update from 8.1 Everything has worked since then, but then this happens. Randomly in the last days, if... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Brokenhope, May 4, 2016.

  1. BROKENHOPE
    Brokenhope Win User

    Built in administrator account


    I've been using Windows 10 since the auto update from 8.1

    Everything has worked since then, but then this happens.

    Randomly in the last days, if I click on any app, I get prompted "App cannot be opened using the built-in administrator account."

    I don't know where this is coming from. I don't use the login screen, it boots right to the admin, which is also the only account. I searched google and found not much useful.

    I tried to add a user but it would not let me from the control panel. All that happened when clicking, is a console screen appears and disappears.

    Is there any way to get around this? Why did it, after 6+ months, now show that message?

    :)
     
    Brokenhope, May 4, 2016
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  2. ALIFANZORALI
    AliFanzorali Win User

    The Built-in-Administrator account

    Can anyone help kindly,

    when I click to open Microsoft Edge or even a calculator, this is the message I get:

    This app can't open Microsoft Edge can't be opened using the built-in Administration account. Sign in with a different account and try again.

    I am the only one who uses the desk top, I never got this message before, I have no clue to do solve this issue, I tried everything I know.

    Now I need help.

    Please email me what I need to do with the exact steps to :

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    Thank you

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    AliFanzorali, May 4, 2016
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  3. ZIGZAG3143 (MS -MVP)
    ZigZag3143 (MS -MVP) Win User
    built in administrator account

    It is too late to backup now. You would only be backing up the same problem as you now have.

    Time to do a repair install or system refresh.
     
    ZigZag3143 (MS -MVP), May 4, 2016
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Built in administrator account

    Hello Brokenhope, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    It sounds like you are signing in to Windows using the built-in Administrator account instead of your Microsoft account. Do you have another account on the computer to sign in to?

    Switch User in Windows 10

    By default, Windows apps cannot open in an elevated account like the built-in Administrator.
     
    Brink, May 4, 2016
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  5. BROKENHOPE
    Brokenhope Win User
    I tried setting the Microsoft login awhile back and it was a nightmare.

    I've been able, and have been, using these apps for the last 6+ months without any issues. Suddenly last few days it prompts me.

    My computers account has always been default. I only have this administrator account (with no password), so it auto logs me into the account when I boot.

    I have also noticed, the last few days I haven't seen a UAC prompt either.
     
    Brokenhope, May 4, 2016
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Brink, Apr 5, 2018
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